Posts Tagged ‘vocal jazz’

You’re Invited !

Posted: 13th May 2021 by jazzdog in Music, Uncategorized
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One of the things I do when I’m not writing, is singing jazz in a vocal ensemble–The Offbeats. You’re invited to The Offbeats Vocal Jazz Ensemble’s virtual Spring performance–Friday, June 4th at 7pm Pacific Time on Zoom. We’ll be swinging from Smack Dab in the Middle to Love Shack, with soloist performing a variety of […]

MUSIC: Al Jarreau–Take Five, 1976

Posted: 19th January 2016 by jazzdog in Music, Uncategorized
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If you’re into jazz and if you’re into vocal jazz, you know Al Jarreau. I came across this bit of video from a German telecast in 1976 which gives us all a glimpse at this artist’s brilliance. Take Five, the Dave Brubeck jazz standard is taken to new and wonderful places. I love his percussive, […]